The Advocate

The Advocate, May 7, 2020

  1. President’s Message: Solidarity in the Time of COVID-19
  2. Furlough/Work Share MOA 
  3. Ed Foster on Retirement/Investments
  4. PAT PAC Endorsements
  5. Building Rep Election Process
  6. PAT PAC Board Election Results
  7. Contract Exceptions
  8. SpEd Update
  9. Building and Classroom Moves, Article 19
  10. California Casualty Promotion for PAT Members

The Advocate, February 26, 2020

  1. President’s Message: Everyone Counts in the Census
  2. PAT Election Results
  3. PAT PAC Endorsements for the 2020 Primary for Oregon Legislature
  4. Bargaining Proposal Showcase: March 16th and 18th
  5. PPS Budget Watch - Call for Volunteers!
  6. Understanding the Unassignment Process
  7. K-5 Report Card Redesign
  8. OEA Symposium: White-Allyship, Saturday March 14th
  9. PDX Women's March: Sunday, March 1st 
  10. New Educator Social: Friday, March 13th
  11. California Casualty Art Challenge
  12. Join Us for these Upcoming Events!

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The Advocate, January 29, 2020

  1. President’s Message: Your Voice, Your Vote
  2. PAT Nominations and Elections Committee Report
  3. Black Lives Matter at School Week of Action: February 3rd – 7th
  4. OEA PAC Convention: March 6th and 7th
  5. Happy Retirement, Kathi Koenig!
  6. Want to Know More about LETRS Professional Development or the Oregon Kids Read Petition?
  7. OEA Workshops: Helping Students Take the Lead in Assessments
  8. SSA Community Conversation: Latin@ Students and Families
  9. Join Us for these Upcoming Events!

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The Advocate, December 18, 2019

  1. President’s Message: A Time for Helping Others
  2. Our Overage Pay Dispute with the District
  3. Probationary Teacher Mid-Year Evaluation Timelines
  4. OEA Promising Practices Grant Opportunity
  5. Teacher for a Day: Bringing Decision-makers Into Our Classrooms
  6. Solidarity with Custodial and Nutritional Workers!
  7. Elementary Report Card Redesign
  8. Join Us for these Upcoming Events!

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The Advocate, November 13, 2019

  1. President’s Message: On the Brink of Something Big
  2. Become a PAT Leader! Run for Union Office
  3. Universal Pre-K is Coming to Portland!
  4. No Make-Up Conferences When Families Are on Vacation
  5. Teacher for a Day: Classroom Hosts Needed
  6. Native American Heritage Month
  7. Do You Have a Student Loan?
  8. Donate to the Sick Leave Bank!
  9. OEA Webinar on Trauma-Informed Practices
  10. Overage Pay Determination
  11. Updates to the TELL Survey

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The Advocate, October 16, 2019

  1. President’s Message: Size Matters!
  2. Renew the Levy: Yes for Teachers, Yes for Kids!
  3. Become a PAT Leader! Run for Union Office
  4. Setting Priorities for the Student Success Act
  5. PAT Game Night for Educators of Color: October 17th
  6. Help the Instruction and Professional Development Committee Address the GVC!
  7. Overage Pay Determination
  8. Complete Your Required Trainings by October 24th
  9. Donate to the Sick Leave Bank!
  10. Reviewing Proposed Bylaw Changes
  11. October 21st Retirement Seminar—Is It Time to Retire?
  12. Updates to the TELL Survey
  13. Remember to Turn in Your Educational Credits by October 31st!
  14. Using Professional Development Funds
  15. 12th Annual North West Teachers for Social Justice Conference – October 19th

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The Advocate, October 2, 2019

  1. President’s Message: Shaping PPS Priorities for Student Success Act Dollars
  2. Help the Instruction and Professional Development Committee Address GVC!
  3. Renew the Levy: Yes for Teachers, Yes for Kids!
  4. Racial Equity Focus: Wilson High School Students Hold Community Conversation to Address Racism and Harassment
  5. Racial Equity Focus: Latinx and/or Hispanic Heritage Month!
  6. Racial Equity Focus: Happy Rosh Hashanah!
  7. October 21st Retirement Seminar—Is It Time to Retire?
  8. Protect Your License: 60-Day Notice Required Prior to Resignation
  9. Remember to Turn in Your Educational Credits by October 31st!
  10. Using Professional Development Funds
  11. 12th Annual North West Teachers for Social Justice Conference – October 19th
  12. Tenth Annual Teaching with Purpose Conference – October 11th
  13. November 7th Workshop: Responding to Hate and Antisemitism
  14. Take Advantage of Lower Insurance Rates Through California Casualty

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The Advocate - September 12, 2019

  1. President's Message: Putting New Funding Where It's Needed
  2. Bargaining Update
  3. Renew the Levy: Yes for Teachers, Yes for Kids!
  4. Advancing On the Salary Schedule
  5. Salary Placement for New Hires: Credit for Previous Teaching Experience and Education Levels
  6. Give Your Schedule a Check Up!
  7. Join a PAT Committee!
  8. Global Climate Strike: Friday September 20th
  9. Don't Forget to Complete Your Mandatory Trainings!
  10. PAT Party in the Park: Friday September 13th

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The Advocate - August 22, 2019

  1. President's Message: This Could Change Everything
  2. Get to Know Your PAT Committees
  3. PERS Update: Union Coalition Files Lawsuit
  4. Meet Nichole Watson, PAT's New Racial Equity Organizer
  5. Meet Peter Brogan, PAT's New Uniserv Consultant
  6. Join the OEA Mediation Network
  7. PAT Party in the Park: Friday September 13th

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The Advocate - May 15, 2019

  1. President's Message: This is Only the Beginning
  2. School Board Elections: Vote by May 21st
  3. Election for PAT Executive Board Director Position
  4. Building and Classroom Moves - Article 19 of Our Contract
  5. Student Debt Workshop – Monday, May 20th
  6. Social Justice Social: Building Sanctuary - Thursday, May 23rd
  7. Educators of Color - End of Year BBQ – Thursday, May 30th
  8. LGBTQ Summit – Friday, June 21st
  9. Don't Miss the OEA Summer Conference!

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Phone: 503-233-5018

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